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PremiumVodafone, Deutsche Telekom sign NB-IoT roaming agreement
Vodafone signed a Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) roaming agreement with European arch-rival DT.
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Strategy & ChangeWibergh on network impact and continuity measures
Vodafone CTO posted an update on the way the operator is seeking to address changing usage habits following the COVID-19 containment measures seen across Group territories.
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Suppliers & SCMVMware completes Vodafone virtual network rollout
VMware flagged completion of a widespread rollout of virtual network systems within Vodafone’s estate.
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Public AffairsVodafone Germany and rivals to face fines for 4G shortfalls
BNetzA confirmed that Vodafone Germany (VfD) and rivals face financial penalisation if they do not quickly address 4G coverage shortfalls.
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Products & ServicesVodafone Idea builds out Optiva charging system
Joint venture looks to be moving cautiously to cloud.
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PremiumVodafone Ireland partners with Shared Access for 5G stadium
VfIr partnered with wireless infrastructure operator Shared Access to bring 5G connectivity to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
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Public AffairsThree UK’s “real 5G” ad banned after Vodafone, BT complaints
Three UK’s “misleading” 5G advertising campaign was banned after complaints from Vodafone UK (VfUK) and BT.
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Products & ServicesVodafone UK launches Vodafone Cyber Enhanced enterprise service
VfUK launched Vodafone Cyber Enhanced, a new product for enterprise customers in critical infrastructure industries.
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PremiumVodafone Hutchison Australia inches towards TPG merger
VHA continued to inch towards its transformational merger with TPG Telecom after the two operators said they had received consent from the USA’s Committee for Foreign Investment and Federal Communications Commission.
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PremiumRomanian telcos permitted to extend 2.1GHz spectrum licences
ANCOM approved plans to allow telcos to extend existing spectrum licences in the 2.1GHz band, at a cost.
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Public AffairsVodafone UK 5G masts targeted by arsons
VfUK Chief Executive Nick Jeffery hit out angrily after several of its masts, including sites shared with Telefónica UK, were damaged following claims linking the spread of coronavirus with roll out of 5G networks.
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Venturing & Investmentsngena under new ownership
DT sells controlling stake in spinout to US investment group.
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PremiumBT makes stand against coronavirus
BT emphasising the critical role of digital infrastructure as the coronavirus pandemic brings dramatic changes to the UK. Support for government initiatives, including big data sharing and boosted NHS connectivity stressed, while management hopes government support will follow as economic challenges to the Group emerge. McRae gives a ...
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Strategy & ChangeThe ups and downs of being a good sport
BT Sport hit with negative publicity amid tardy coronavirus response. Season’s televised football up in the air.
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PremiumBT Enterprise trumpets Cisco for low risk SD-WAN adoption
Enterprise is following in the footsteps of BT Global with close links to Cisco for its nascent intelligent networking solutions portfolio.
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PremiumBT Enterprise leverages fibre for Leeds connectivity deal
While redolent with buzzwords, partnership does indicate Enterprise is playing to strengths of EE and Openreach as it pursues managed services deals. Existing relationship on city security evidences the potential for Enterprise to add value with public sector connectivity deals.
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Products & ServicesSOGEA launch dampened by virus outbreak
Openreach puts April 2020 date on SOGEA and SOGFast VoIP products, coinciding with G.fast commercial launch. COVID-19 outbreak forces engineers to take a break, with domino effect across UK ISPs.
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Suppliers & SCMEricsson wins BT future core; Huawei lingers in early ESN
BT and Ericsson confirm converged network core deal; de-Huaweisation continues.
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PremiumBT pushed on Huawei rights record as rebel MPs call for ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer. Ex-BT Chairman now lending his gravitas to Huawei as a senior advisor ...
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PremiumVDSL: Green shoots in Openreach ReTx trial
Longstanding problems with error correction on a swathe of Openreach’s cabinet estate appear on the verge of resolution.